Oregon Appellate Court - August 21, 2013
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by: Abassos • August 21, 2013 • no comments
Endangering the Welfare of a Minor - Possession of Drugs in the Presence of a Minor May Be Enough
"Unlawful activity" in ORS ___, Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, includes the continued possession of drugs. Here, defendant had heroin in her purse while she was sitting in a car with her two kids. Because she was continuing to maintain possession while in the presence of children, there was sufficient evidence to support a conviction for Endangering. State v Gonzalez-Valenzuela, ___ Or App ___ (2013).
PCR - Inadequate Assistance of Counsel - Failure to Object